
Interpersonal Violence in the African-American Community: Evidence-Based Prevention and Treatment Practices (Issues in Children's and Families' Lives)
Author: Robert L. HamptonPublisher: SpringerPaperback:ISBN 10: 1461497728ISBN 13: 978-1461497721Hardcover:ISBN 10: 9780387295978ISBN 13: 978-0387295978This book provides a solid foundation for understanding violence within the African-American community from the perspective of African Americans. It challenges existing stereotypes of African Americans and offers concrete advice on approaches that are, or might be, effective with African-American populations. The content is driven by real-world, evidence-based practices based on sound scientific foundations. From the Back Cover The prevalence of violence reported for the African-American community continues to pose a significant concern to society as a whole and, in particular, to those charged with reducing it. Confronting the issue head on, Interpersonal Violence in the African-American Community: Evidence-Based Prevention and Treatment Practices both challenges existing stereoty